<p><strong>Lok Sabha elections 2024 date announcement live streaming:</strong> The Election Commission of India on Friday said that the full schedule for the upcoming general elections will be released on Saturday (Mar 16). A press conference will be held by the poll body at 3 PM local time on Saturday where dates will be announced for Lok Sabha elections as well as some state assemblies, it said in a post on X.</p>

<p>The term of the current Lok Sabha, elected in 2019, ends on June 16 and the ECI is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting fresh elections&nbsp;before that deadline.</p>

<p>In 2019, the ECI had announced the full schedule on March 10 and the polls were held in seven phases across the vast nation. The results were announced on May 23.</p>

<h2><strong>When and where to watch live stream of India election dates announcement?</strong></h2>

<p>The full schedule of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared by the Election Commission of India at 3 PM local time on Saturday at a press conference.<br />
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The body said it will livestream the press conference on all social media platforms, including YouTube, X and Facebook.</p>

<p>People can follow ECI’s social media handles to get timely updates and watch the live stream seamlessly.</p>

<p>Additionally, the press conference will be broadcast live on WION’s TV channel. All updates regarding the same will be reported by WION’s website and all social media handles. You can track all updates on WION’s app.</p>

<h2><strong>When will&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced?</strong></h2>

<p>Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced on Mar 16, Saturday.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced?</strong></h2>

<p>Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced at 3PM IST on Saturday.</p>

<h2><strong>Where will Election Commission's press conference be livestreamed?</strong></h2>

<p>Election Commision's press conference will be livestreamed on all social media handles of the poll body, as well as WION's TV, app and website.</p>


Lok Sabha elections 2024 date announcement live streaming: The Election Commission of India on Friday said that the full schedule for the upcoming general elections will be released on Saturday (Mar 16).

Lok Sabha elections 2024 date announcement live streaming: The Election Commission of India on Friday said that the full schedule for the upcoming general elections will be released on Saturday (Mar 16). A press conference will be held by the poll body at 3 PM local time on Saturday where dates will be announced for Lok Sabha elections as well as some state assemblies, it said in a post on X. The term of the current Lok Sabha, elected in 2019, ends on June 16 and the ECI is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting fresh elections before that deadline. In 2019, the ECI had announced the full schedule on March 10 and the polls were held in seven phases across the vast nation. The results were announced on May 23. When and where to watch live stream of India election dates announcement? The full schedule of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared by the Election Commission of India at 3 PM local time on Saturday at a press conference. The body said it will livestream the press conference on all social media platforms, including YouTube, X and Facebook. People can follow ECI’s social media handles to get timely updates and watch the live stream seamlessly. Additionally, the press conference will be broadcast live on WION’s TV channel. All updates regarding the same will be reported by WION’s website and all social media handles. You can track all updates on WION’s app. When will Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced? Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced on Mar 16, Saturday. What time will Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates be announced? Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates will be announced at 3PM IST on Saturday. Where will Election Commission's press conference be livestreamed? Election Commision's press conference will be livestreamed on all social media handles of the poll body, as well as WION's TV, app and website.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates Live Announcement: When and where to watch live stream by Election Commission

<p>India is just weeks away from conducting the largest elections on the face of the Earth. Around 970 million voters are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections, a 6 per cent increase from the 2019 elections. People will vote to send their elected representatives to Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.&nbsp;<br />
Here we look at the history of national elections since the time of Independence.</p>

<p><strong>First Lok Sabha Election (1952):</strong> In Independent India's inaugural election, around 17.3 crore (173 million) people across 26 states participated to elect representatives on 489 seats. The Congress won a thumping majority with 364 seats, garnering 45 per cent of total votes. Notably, the CPI and Socialist Party secured 16 and 12 seats respectively, while the Bharatiya Jan Sangh managed just 3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first elected prime minister of India.</p>

<p><strong>Second Lok Sabha Election (1957):</strong> The Indian National Congress once again emerged victorious, claiming 371 out of 494 seats across 17 states and Union Territories. Its vote share increased to 48 per cent. Other parties such as CPI, Praja Socialist Party, and BJS secured 27, 19, and 4 seats respectively. Nehru retained the prime ministerial position.</p>

<p><strong>Third Lok Sabha Election (1962):</strong> Despite winning 361 out of 494 seats, the Indian National Congress witnessed a decrease in its vote share from 48 per cent to 45 per cent compared to the previous election. Notably, other parties like CPI, Jan Sangh, Swatantra Party, and PSP secured double-digit seats.</p>

<p><strong>Fourth Lok Sabha Election (1967):</strong> Under Indira Gandhi's leadership, the Indian National Congress secured 283 seats out of 520 constituencies, and its vote share further decreased to approximately 41 per cent.</p>

<p><strong>Fifth Lok Sabha Election (1971):</strong> The Indira Gandhi-led Congress clinched 352 seats out of 518, while the faction under Morarji Desai secured only 16 seats. Indira Gandhi assumed office as prime minister for the third time.</p>

<p><strong>Sixth Lok Sabha Election (1977):</strong> Bharatiya Lok Dal or Janata Dal achieved victory, defeating Congress for the first time. Formed in late 1974 through a coalition of seven parties including the Swatantra Party and the Socialist Party, BLD emerged as the winner.</p>

<p><strong>Seventh Lok Sabha Election (1980):</strong> Congress returned to power, securing 353 out of 529 seats, while the Janata Party managed to win only 32 seats.</p>

<p><strong>Eighth Lok Sabha Election (1984):</strong> Following Indira Gandhi's assassination, anti-Sikh riots erupted in 1984, leading to a sympathetic landslide win for the Congress which secured 414 out of 514 seats. Rajiv Gandhi, her son, assumed office as prime minister.</p>

<p><strong>Ninth Lok Sabha Election (1989):</strong> Amidst the Bofors scandal and escalating terrorism, Congress faced a credibility crisis. The elections held in two phases resulted in a hung house, with Congress winning 197 seats, Janata Dal 143, and BJP 85.</p>

<p><strong>10th Lok Sabha Election (1991): </strong>Congress emerged as the single largest party with 244 seats, while the BJP won 120 and Janata Dal came third with 59 seats. PV Narasimha Rao of Congress became the prime minister.</p>

<p><strong>11th Lok Sabha Election (1996):</strong> BJP secured 161 seats, Congress 140, and Janata Dal 46 out of 543 constituencies. Regional parties gained prominence, securing 129 seats.</p>

<p><strong>12th Lok Sabha Election (1998): </strong>BJP emerged as the single largest party with 182 seats, followed by Congress with 141. BJP formed the NDA with other regional parties.</p>

<p><strong>13th Lok Sabha Election (1999):</strong> Amidst the Kargil war, BJP secured 182 seats, with Congress winning 114 seats. Regional parties performed well, securing 158 seats. Atal Bihari Vajpayee became prime minister for the third time.</p>

<p><strong>14th Lok Sabha Election (2004): </strong>Despite BJP's efforts, Congress, under Sonia Gandhi's leadership, secured a comfortable majority of more than 335 seats out of 543, with support from BSP, SP, MDMK, and the Left front.</p>

<p><strong>15th Lok Sabha Election (2009):</strong> Congress-led UPA initiated reforms like Right to Information and National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Congress won 206 seats, BJP secured 116, while regional parties won 146 seats. Manmohan Singh became prime minister for the second time.</p>

<p><strong>16th Lok Sabha Election (2014):</strong> BJP won 282 seats, while Congress recorded its worst performance with just 44 seats.</p>

<p><strong>17th Lok Sabha Election (2019):</strong> Riding on the 'Modi wave', BJP secured 303 seats, with 350 in the NDA, while Congress managed only 52 seats. Narendra Modi became the third person in India's history to secure single-party majority twice in a row, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.</p>


India is just weeks away from conducting the largest elections on the face of the Earth. Around 970 million voters are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections, a 6 per cent increase from the 2019 elections.

India is just weeks away from conducting the largest elections on the face of the Earth. Around 970 million voters are expected to cast their votes in the upcoming general elections, a 6 per cent increase from the 2019 elections. People will vote to send their elected representatives to Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Here we look at the history of national elections since the time of Independence. First Lok Sabha Election (1952): In Independent India's inaugural election, around 17.3 crore (173 million) people across 26 states participated to elect representatives on 489 seats. The Congress won a thumping majority with 364 seats, garnering 45 per cent of total votes. Notably, the CPI and Socialist Party secured 16 and 12 seats respectively, while the Bharatiya Jan Sangh managed just 3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first elected prime minister of India. Second Lok Sabha Election (1957): The Indian National Congress once again emerged victorious, claiming 371 out of 494 seats across 17 states and Union Territories. Its vote share increased to 48 per cent. Other parties such as CPI, Praja Socialist Party, and BJS secured 27, 19, and 4 seats respectively. Nehru retained the prime ministerial position. Third Lok Sabha Election (1962): Despite winning 361 out of 494 seats, the Indian National Congress witnessed a decrease in its vote share from 48 per cent to 45 per cent compared to the previous election. Notably, other parties like CPI, Jan Sangh, Swatantra Party, and PSP secured double-digit seats. Fourth Lok Sabha Election (1967): Under Indira Gandhi's leadership, the Indian National Congress secured 283 seats out of 520 constituencies, and its vote share further decreased to approximately 41 per cent. Fifth Lok Sabha Election (1971): The Indira Gandhi-led Congress clinched 352 seats out of 518, while the faction under Morarji Desai secured only 16 seats. Indira Gandhi assumed office as prime minister for the third time. Sixth Lok Sabha Election (1977): Bharatiya Lok Dal or Janata Dal achieved victory, defeating Congress for the first time. Formed in late 1974 through a coalition of seven parties including the Swatantra Party and the Socialist Party, BLD emerged as the winner. Seventh Lok Sabha Election (1980): Congress returned to power, securing 353 out of 529 seats, while the Janata Party managed to win only 32 seats. Eighth Lok Sabha Election (1984): Following Indira Gandhi's assassination, anti-Sikh riots erupted in 1984, leading to a sympathetic landslide win for the Congress which secured 414 out of 514 seats. Rajiv Gandhi, her son, assumed office as prime minister. Ninth Lok Sabha Election (1989): Amidst the Bofors scandal and escalating terrorism, Congress faced a credibility crisis. The elections held in two phases resulted in a hung house, with Congress winning 197 seats, Janata Dal 143, and BJP 85. 10th Lok Sabha Election (1991): Congress emerged as the single largest party with 244 seats, while the BJP won 120 and Janata Dal came third with 59 seats. PV Narasimha Rao of Congress became the prime minister. 11th Lok Sabha Election (1996): BJP secured 161 seats, Congress 140, and Janata Dal 46 out of 543 constituencies. Regional parties gained prominence, securing 129 seats. 12th Lok Sabha Election (1998): BJP emerged as the single largest party with 182 seats, followed by Congress with 141. BJP formed the NDA with other regional parties. 13th Lok Sabha Election (1999): Amidst the Kargil war, BJP secured 182 seats, with Congress winning 114 seats. Regional parties performed well, securing 158 seats. Atal Bihari Vajpayee became prime minister for the third time. 14th Lok Sabha Election (2004): Despite BJP's efforts, Congress, under Sonia Gandhi's leadership, secured a comfortable majority of more than 335 seats out of 543, with support from BSP, SP, MDMK, and the Left front. 15th Lok Sabha Election (2009): Congress-led UPA initiated reforms like Right to Information and National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Congress won 206 seats, BJP secured 116, while regional parties won 146 seats. Manmohan Singh became prime minister for the second time. 16th Lok Sabha Election (2014): BJP won 282 seats, while Congress recorded its worst performance with just 44 seats. 17th Lok Sabha Election (2019): Riding on the 'Modi wave', BJP secured 303 seats, with 350 in the NDA, while Congress managed only 52 seats. Narendra Modi became the third person in India's history to secure single-party majority twice in a row, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

Lok Sabha elections: History of national elections and party-wise winners since independence

<p>Renowned Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal, who has also lent her voice to many devotional albums besides film songs and has garnered widespread acclaim for her melodious singing, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (Mar 16). The development comes as India's vast electorate is set to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general elections this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement of her joining the party came during a press conference where senior BJP leaders were present to welcome the singer into the party fold. The event took place at the BJP's party's headquarters in the Indian capital of Delhi.</p>

<p>Paudwal, who has been active in the music industry since the 1970s, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and expressed her happiness to be part of the party led by the PM.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-all-you-need-to-know-about-top-20-candidates-of-mega-polls-700743">Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All you need to know about top 20 candidates of mega polls</a></p>

<p>"I am happy that I am joining the government which has a deep connection with Sanatan (Dharma). It is my good fortune that I am joining BJP today," the singer reportedly said after she joined the saffron party.</p>

<h2><strong>Will&nbsp;Anuradha Paudwal contest Lok Sabha elections?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However, it is unclear if&nbsp;the singer would be contesting the upcoming elections. Responding to a question on the same, she reportedly said, "I don't know yet, whatever suggestion they give me..."</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-what-is-the-election-commission-of-india-few-details-about-the-poll-body-700676">Lok Sabha elections 2024: What is the Election Commission of India? Few details about the poll body</a></p>

<p>BJP's national general secretary Arun Singh and chief spokesperson Anil Baluni were also present&nbsp;at the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Throughout her career, Anuradha Paudwal has recorded songs in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, and Malayalam. She has also collaborated with many leading composers and singers in the Indian music industry and has won several prestigious awards for her contributions to music, including the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honours in India.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-pm-modi-addresses-rally-in-telangana-pushes-big-in-south-indian-states-700736">India: PM Modi addresses rally in Telangana, pushes big in South Indian states</a></strong></p>

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<p>On January 22, the 69-year-old singer Anuradha Paudwal performed at the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh&nbsp;and later described the experience as "out of this world."</p>

<p>BJP has already unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, wherein it dropped&nbsp;a minimum of 28 sitting MPs. The party released its first list of 195 candidates on March 2. With the release of the second list, the BJP has finalised its candidates for all constituencies in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and&nbsp;Tripura.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Renowned Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal, who has also lent her voice to many devotional albums besides film songs and has garnered widespread acclaim for her melodious singing, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (Mar 16).

Renowned Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal, who has also lent her voice to many devotional albums besides film songs and has garnered widespread acclaim for her melodious singing, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (Mar 16). The development comes as India's vast electorate is set to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general elections this year. The announcement of her joining the party came during a press conference where senior BJP leaders were present to welcome the singer into the party fold. The event took place at the BJP's party's headquarters in the Indian capital of Delhi. Paudwal, who has been active in the music industry since the 1970s, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and expressed her happiness to be part of the party led by the PM. Also Read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All you need to know about top 20 candidates of mega polls "I am happy that I am joining the government which has a deep connection with Sanatan (Dharma). It is my good fortune that I am joining BJP today," the singer reportedly said after she joined the saffron party. Will Anuradha Paudwal contest Lok Sabha elections? However, it is unclear if the singer would be contesting the upcoming elections. Responding to a question on the same, she reportedly said, "I don't know yet, whatever suggestion they give me..." Also Read | Lok Sabha elections 2024: What is the Election Commission of India? Few details about the poll body BJP's national general secretary Arun Singh and chief spokesperson Anil Baluni were also present at the event. Throughout her career, Anuradha Paudwal has recorded songs in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, and Malayalam. She has also collaborated with many leading composers and singers in the Indian music industry and has won several prestigious awards for her contributions to music, including the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honours in India. Watch | India: PM Modi addresses rally in Telangana, pushes big in South Indian states × On January 22, the 69-year-old singer Anuradha Paudwal performed at the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh and later described the experience as "out of this world." BJP has already unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, wherein it dropped a minimum of 28 sitting MPs. The party released its first list of 195 candidates on March 2. With the release of the second list, the BJP has finalised its candidates for all constituencies in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Tripura. (With inputs from agencies)

Bollywood singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP. Will she contest Lok Sabha elections?

Will there be a conflict between India and China along the Line of Actual Control in middle of the Lok Sabha elections? A report by U.S. intelligence community is warning of an elevated risk of an 'armed confrontation' between the two Asian giants. Here are the details.

Gravitas: A India, China conflict at LAC in middle of Lok Sabha elections?

The election commission of India will announce the poll date on Saturday. Parties are releasing lists to announce candidates. The ruling BJP has so far released 2 lists. Total 267 candidates have been announced. Though party has retained many big names. Several have been dropped.

India Elections 2024: BJP drops 'controversial' sitting MPs for Lok Sabha seats

The dates for the Lok Sabha elections are likely to be announced by Friday this week, citing sources. The Election Commission's observers' briefing meeting for the general election is currently underway in Delhi. The day-long briefing is aimed at streamlining strategy to ensure the implementation of the model code of conduct for the general elections likely to be held in April-May.

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The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections. The second list features names of 72 candidates from nine states and two union territories including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi.

India elections: Will BJP's replacement of Delhi MPs help it retain all seven seats?

<p>Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu were appointed as two new election commissioners of India, a government notification said on Thursday (Mar 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu are former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.</p>

<p>The government notification came hours after Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that two new election commissioners were chosen by a panel led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as&nbsp;a notification was awaited. Ranjan is the opposition member in the panel.</p>

<p>The development comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, scheduled for this summer.</p>

<p>Chowdhury told reporters that the Centre has the majority in the panel who appoints the election commissioners.</p>

<p>"Earlier, they had given me 212 names, but 10 minutes before the appointment they again gave me just six names," Chowdhury said.</p>

<p>"I know that the CJI (Chief Justice of India) isn't there, govt has made such a law that the CJI doesn't interfere and the Central govt can choose a favourable name. I am not saying that it's arbitrary but the procedure that is being followed has some lacunae," he added and pointed out that the CJI should have been a part of the panel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last week, Arun Goel stepped down from the election commissioner's post, and his resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.</p>

<p>Goel had assumed charge of the post on November 21, 2022.</p>

<p>A statement from the Indian law ministry said, "In pursuance of clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the president is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from 09th March 2024."<br />
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Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu were appointed as two new election commissioners of India, a government notification said on Thursday (Mar 14). Both Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu are former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.

Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu were appointed as two new election commissioners of India, a government notification said on Thursday (Mar 14). Both Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sandhu are former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The government notification came hours after Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that two new election commissioners were chosen by a panel led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as a notification was awaited. Ranjan is the opposition member in the panel. The development comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, scheduled for this summer. Chowdhury told reporters that the Centre has the majority in the panel who appoints the election commissioners. "Earlier, they had given me 212 names, but 10 minutes before the appointment they again gave me just six names," Chowdhury said. "I know that the CJI (Chief Justice of India) isn't there, govt has made such a law that the CJI doesn't interfere and the Central govt can choose a favourable name. I am not saying that it's arbitrary but the procedure that is being followed has some lacunae," he added and pointed out that the CJI should have been a part of the panel. #WATCH | After the meeting of selection committee to pick the Election Commissioner, the Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "They (govt) have the majority (in the committee who appoints election commissioner). Earlier, they had given me 212 names, but… pic.twitter.com/90x3uLxGsx — ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2024 × Last week, Arun Goel stepped down from the election commissioner's post, and his resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu. Goel had assumed charge of the post on November 21, 2022. A statement from the Indian law ministry said, "In pursuance of clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the president is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from 09th March 2024." (With inputs from agencies)

India polls 2024: Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Sandhu appointed new election commissioners

<p><strong>Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong>: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party released its second list of candidates. A total of 72 candidates, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari (Nagpur), Anurag Thakur (Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh), and Piyush Goyal (Mumbai north) were named in the second list of the BJP candidates.<br />
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BJP had announced 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the first list on March 2 and has now declared names of its 267 contestants in total.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport &amp; Highways, Nitin Gadkari is credited to have brought about India's eye-watering big transport upgrade during Modi's years in power since 2014. Gadkari will contest from Nagpur constituency in central India for the third time in a row.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Nitin Gadkari</em></p>

<p>Anurag Thakur, the son of former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, has been entrusted with several portfolios in Modi cabinet since 2014. He first won from Hamirpur in 2008 in a Lok Sabha by-poll election and has never lost an election from the Himachal Pradesh constituency since. Thakur is now contesting the election from Hamirpur for the fifth time in a row.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Union minister Anurag Thakur</em><br />
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Piyush Goyal, son of former union minister Ved Prakash Goyal, entered New Delhi's corridors of power after getting elected through Rajya Sabha. An alumnus of Mumbai's HR College of Commerce, Modi cabinet's professional chartered accountant has been named a BJP candidate from Mumbai North constituency.&nbsp;Goyal, who is Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, will be contesting Lok Sabha election for the first time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Union minister Piyush Goyal</em><br />
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Union parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi has been named the BJP candidate from Dharwad constituency in the southern Karnataka state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP has also decided to set the electoral note by playing through the popularity of the former chief ministers. Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who resigned as CM a day earlier, on March 12, has been named the BJP candidate from the Karnal Lok Sabha constituency.</p>

<p>Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will contest from Haveri constituency. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has been named the BJP candidate from the Haridwar constituency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Karnataka's Basavaraj Bommai and Uttarakhand's Trivendra Singh Rawat</em></p>

<p>The BJP has now released the names of all seven candidates from Delhi for the upcoming&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The BJP released the first list of 195 candidates on March 2.&nbsp;</p>


Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party released its second list of candidates. A total of 72 candidates, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari (Nagpur), Anurag Thakur (Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh), and Piyush Goyal (Mumbai north) were named in the second list of the BJP candidates.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party released its second list of candidates. A total of 72 candidates, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari (Nagpur), Anurag Thakur (Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh), and Piyush Goyal (Mumbai north) were named in the second list of the BJP candidates. BJP had announced 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the first list on March 2 and has now declared names of its 267 contestants in total. As the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari is credited to have brought about India's eye-watering big transport upgrade during Modi's years in power since 2014. Gadkari will contest from Nagpur constituency in central India for the third time in a row. Nitin Gadkari Anurag Thakur, the son of former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, has been entrusted with several portfolios in Modi cabinet since 2014. He first won from Hamirpur in 2008 in a Lok Sabha by-poll election and has never lost an election from the Himachal Pradesh constituency since. Thakur is now contesting the election from Hamirpur for the fifth time in a row. Union minister Anurag Thakur Piyush Goyal, son of former union minister Ved Prakash Goyal, entered New Delhi's corridors of power after getting elected through Rajya Sabha. An alumnus of Mumbai's HR College of Commerce, Modi cabinet's professional chartered accountant has been named a BJP candidate from Mumbai North constituency. Goyal, who is Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, will be contesting Lok Sabha election for the first time. Union minister Piyush Goyal Union parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi has been named the BJP candidate from Dharwad constituency in the southern Karnataka state. The BJP has also decided to set the electoral note by playing through the popularity of the former chief ministers. Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who resigned as CM a day earlier, on March 12, has been named the BJP candidate from the Karnal Lok Sabha constituency. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will contest from Haveri constituency. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has been named the BJP candidate from the Haridwar constituency. Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, Karnataka's Basavaraj Bommai and Uttarakhand's Trivendra Singh Rawat The BJP has now released the names of all seven candidates from Delhi for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's first list puts focus on continuity, winnability | Top points The BJP released the first list of 195 candidates on March 2.

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In a rather surprising turn of events, 21% of BJP sitting MPs have already not been repeated from their respective constituencies. The BJP has named 267 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the two lists that it has released.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee has finalized the names of two new election Commissioners weeks ahead of the general elections in the country. Leader of opposition Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who was part of the three-member committee containing one more cabinet minister has revealed the names of the selected poll officials after the meeting that ended minutes ago. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said Sukhbir Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar have been elected as the new election Commissioners.

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<p>In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a seat-sharing pact has been finalised between the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly polls in southern state of Andhra Pradesh.</p>

<p>Andhra Pradesh sends 25 members of parliament to Lok Sabha and is one of the states where the BJP has struggled to make a mark but in recent months stepped up efforts to expand its footprint.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh together," former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's TDP wrote in an official statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are committed to the progress and development of Andhra Pradesh and the upliftment of the people of our state. We are committed to the development of our nation, aspiring for India to rise as a global leader," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India's race to power: Decoding India's 2024 election contest, welfare scheme ecosystem</strong></p>

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<p>The three parties held a meeting in Delhi where the alliance was formalised. Subsequently, a meeting was held in Amravati where the sharing of seats was agreed upon.</p>

<h2><strong>NDA in Andhra Pradesh: Who is getting how many seats?</strong></h2>

<p>The BJP will contest on six of state's 25 Lok Sabha seats, while the TDP will contest on 17 seats. Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena will contest two seats. For state assembly elections, the BJP will contest on 10 seats while the TDP will contest on 144 seats. The Jana Sena will contest on 21 seats in the state assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The names of the seats will be announced subsequently by the respective parties. We are driven by a desire to fulfil the expectations of the people of Andhra Pradesh. We are confident that the people of Andhra Pradesh will bless the NDA alliance partners with an opportunity to serve them to the best of our capabilities," the TDP readout added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other election-related developments, Prime Minister Modi will chair a high-powered committee on selecting election commissioners on March 14. The names of two new election commissioners will reportedly be finalised in this meeting. As per reports, the meeting originally scheduled for March 15 has been preponed by a day.</p>

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In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a seat-sharing pact has been finalised between the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly polls in southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

In a major boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a seat-sharing pact has been finalised between the BJP, Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly polls in southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh sends 25 members of parliament to Lok Sabha and is one of the states where the BJP has struggled to make a mark but in recent months stepped up efforts to expand its footprint. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Modi eyes sweeping 21 Odisha seats with BJP-BJD reunion "Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of the Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh together," former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu's TDP wrote in an official statement. "We are committed to the progress and development of Andhra Pradesh and the upliftment of the people of our state. We are committed to the development of our nation, aspiring for India to rise as a global leader," the statement added. Also watch | India's race to power: Decoding India's 2024 election contest, welfare scheme ecosystem × The three parties held a meeting in Delhi where the alliance was formalised. Subsequently, a meeting was held in Amravati where the sharing of seats was agreed upon. NDA in Andhra Pradesh: Who is getting how many seats? The BJP will contest on six of state's 25 Lok Sabha seats, while the TDP will contest on 17 seats. Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena will contest two seats. For state assembly elections, the BJP will contest on 10 seats while the TDP will contest on 144 seats. The Jana Sena will contest on 21 seats in the state assembly. "The names of the seats will be announced subsequently by the respective parties. We are driven by a desire to fulfil the expectations of the people of Andhra Pradesh. We are confident that the people of Andhra Pradesh will bless the NDA alliance partners with an opportunity to serve them to the best of our capabilities," the TDP readout added. In other election-related developments, Prime Minister Modi will chair a high-powered committee on selecting election commissioners on March 14. The names of two new election commissioners will reportedly be finalised in this meeting. As per reports, the meeting originally scheduled for March 15 has been preponed by a day. (With inputs from agencies)

India Elections 2024: BJP finalises Andhra seat pact with Chandrababu and Pawan Kalyan's parties

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<p>Congress second list: The sons of former chief ministers from the Congress party dominated the grand old party's&nbsp;second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The second list comprises 43 names, including Gaurav Gogoi, son of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi; Vaibhav Gehlot, son of former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot; and Nakul Nath, son of former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The candidates for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam states have been announced in the second list of Congress candidates.</p>

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<h2><strong>Congress second list: Key points</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Battle of the Bastions</strong>:&nbsp;The Congress party faces the challenge of saving its bastion of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. A stronghold of former chief minister Kamal Nath, the Congress party has never lost a Lok Sabha election from Chhindwara barring once in a 1997 bypoll.&nbsp;The BJP came close to winning the seat in 2019 when its candidate lost the election by about 38,000 votes to Congress party's Nakul Nath. Nakul will face the challenge of defending the Congress bastion during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India Elections 2024: Will Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot not contest in elections?</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Congress candidates in BJP strongholds:&nbsp;</strong>The BJP nearly swept the states of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat during the last two Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party has declared the names of 7 candidates from Gujarat, 3 from Uttarakhand, and 10 each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan states. The grand old party faces a direct contest from the BJP in these states.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Congress eyes disadvantaged classes</strong>:&nbsp;According to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, 76.7 per cent of candidates in the list belong to the minority, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Castes categories.</p>

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Congress second list: The sons of former chief ministers from the Congress party dominated the grand old party's second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Congress second list: The sons of former chief ministers from the Congress party dominated the grand old party's second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The second list comprises 43 names, including Gaurav Gogoi, son of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi; Vaibhav Gehlot, son of former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot; and Nakul Nath, son of former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath. The candidates for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam states have been announced in the second list of Congress candidates. Congress releases the second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi to contest from Jorhat, Assam. Nakul Nath to contest from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. Rahul Kaswa to contest from Rajasthan's Churu and Vaibhav Gehlot to contest from… pic.twitter.com/oms2aliTqF — ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2024 × Congress second list: Key points Battle of the Bastions: The Congress party faces the challenge of saving its bastion of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. A stronghold of former chief minister Kamal Nath, the Congress party has never lost a Lok Sabha election from Chhindwara barring once in a 1997 bypoll. The BJP came close to winning the seat in 2019 when its candidate lost the election by about 38,000 votes to Congress party's Nakul Nath. Nakul will face the challenge of defending the Congress bastion during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Also watch | India Elections 2024: Will Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot not contest in elections? × Congress candidates in BJP strongholds: The BJP nearly swept the states of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat during the last two Lok Sabha elections. The Congress party has declared the names of 7 candidates from Gujarat, 3 from Uttarakhand, and 10 each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan states. The grand old party faces a direct contest from the BJP in these states. Congress eyes disadvantaged classes: According to Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, 76.7 per cent of candidates in the list belong to the minority, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Castes categories. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday (Mar 9) quit from his position, weeks&nbsp;ahead of India's Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>His resignation was accepted by the President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect.<br />
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With Goel’s resignation, the three-member Election Commission of India&nbsp;now has only Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar. There was already a vacancy after Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey retired last month.</p>

<p>"In pursuance of clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from the 09th March 2024,"&nbsp;an official statement from the Ministry of Law and Justice read.</p>

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<p>The development comes&nbsp;days ahead of the vote dates announcement, which is expected to take place next week.Goel assumed charge as Election Commissioner (EC) of India in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An Indian Administrative Service officer of 1985 batch from the Punjab cadre,&nbsp;Goel had superannuated as Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industry, Govt of India after more than 37 years of service before joining the EC.&nbsp;<br />
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He previously worked as Secretary, Ministry of Culture; Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development Authority; Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser, Ministry of Labour and Employment; Joint Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.</p>

<p>The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to take place in April-May 2024.&nbsp;</p>

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Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday (Mar 9) quit from his position, weeks ahead of India's Lok Sabha elections. His resignation was accepted by the President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect.

Election Commissioner Arun Goel on Saturday (Mar 9) quit from his position, weeks ahead of India's Lok Sabha elections. His resignation was accepted by the President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. With Goel’s resignation, the three-member Election Commission of India now has only Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar. There was already a vacancy after Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey retired last month. "In pursuance of clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from the 09th March 2024," an official statement from the Ministry of Law and Justice read. Also read: Lok Sabha polls: DMK allots 10 seats for Congress in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry President accepts the resignation tendered by Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from the 9th March 2024: Ministry of Law & Justice pic.twitter.com/88tuyXm4uP — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024 × The development comes days ahead of the vote dates announcement, which is expected to take place next week.Goel assumed charge as Election Commissioner (EC) of India in 2022. An Indian Administrative Service officer of 1985 batch from the Punjab cadre, Goel had superannuated as Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industry, Govt of India after more than 37 years of service before joining the EC. He previously worked as Secretary, Ministry of Culture; Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development Authority; Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser, Ministry of Labour and Employment; Joint Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to take place in April-May 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Northern State of Uttar Pradesh. The visit is part of his 10-day tour across 12 States and union territories ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Early in the day the Prime Minister launched development projects worth over $4 billion inaugurating 15 airport projects including 12 new terminal buildings during his visit to Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other top Party leaders as well. Watch to know more!

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Mar 10) inaugurated 15 airport projects, including a new terminal in Delhi, virtually from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh state. New passenger terminals inaugurated also include Lucknow, Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti and Adampur.</p>

<p>The 12 new terminals are collectively worth over INR 9,800 crore ($1.18 billion) and will&nbsp;together handle over 62 million passengers annually. Three new ones, once built, will increase the combined passenger capacity to 9.5 million per year, a government statement said.</p>

<h2><strong>Faacilities at new terminals</strong></h2>

<p>These terminals feature advanced passenger amenities and sustainable elements like insulated roofing systems, energy-saving canopies, and LED lighting. The designs draw inspiration from local heritage, reflecting the state and city's culture and history, the statement added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;PM Modi's pan-India outreach before elections, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple</strong></p>

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<p>"The people from across the country can see the love and affection of Azamgarh. They can see your enthusiasm...This love is wonderful," the Indian leader said during the political event.</p>

<p>“You can see that in the past few days, I have been inaugurating several projects of the country from one place itself. When people hear about several airports, several railway stations, several IIMs and several AIIMS, they get surprised. Sometimes, they also put the old mindset in the same bracket - that it is an election season," Modi was quoted as saying.</p>

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<p>“What used to happen in election season earlier? People in previous governments used to make announcements to deceive people," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi’s new terminal</strong></h2>

<p>The PM inaugurated Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, which has been under expansion in parts since 2019.</p>

<p>The expansion is aimed at bringing both T1C and T1D – previously separate sections for arrivals and departures under a single revamped Terminal 1. The upgraded infrastructure will double the airport’s passenger-handling capacity from 20 million to 40 million per year.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Mar 10) inaugurated 15 airport projects, including a new terminal in Delhi, virtually from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh state.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Mar 10) inaugurated 15 airport projects, including a new terminal in Delhi, virtually from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh state. New passenger terminals inaugurated also include Lucknow, Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti and Adampur. The 12 new terminals are collectively worth over INR 9,800 crore ($1.18 billion) and will together handle over 62 million passengers annually. Three new ones, once built, will increase the combined passenger capacity to 9.5 million per year, a government statement said. Faacilities at new terminals These terminals feature advanced passenger amenities and sustainable elements like insulated roofing systems, energy-saving canopies, and LED lighting. The designs draw inspiration from local heritage, reflecting the state and city's culture and history, the statement added. Watch: PM Modi's pan-India outreach before elections, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple × "The people from across the country can see the love and affection of Azamgarh. They can see your enthusiasm...This love is wonderful," the Indian leader said during the political event. “You can see that in the past few days, I have been inaugurating several projects of the country from one place itself. When people hear about several airports, several railway stations, several IIMs and several AIIMS, they get surprised. Sometimes, they also put the old mindset in the same bracket - that it is an election season," Modi was quoted as saying. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi to cover India's length and breadth in 10-day pre-poll tour. Full schedule “What used to happen in election season earlier? People in previous governments used to make announcements to deceive people," he added. Delhi’s new terminal The PM inaugurated Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, which has been under expansion in parts since 2019. The expansion is aimed at bringing both T1C and T1D – previously separate sections for arrivals and departures under a single revamped Terminal 1. The upgraded infrastructure will double the airport’s passenger-handling capacity from 20 million to 40 million per year. (With inputs from agencies)

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